Johnny Gorsica

Born: 3/29/1915 in Bayonne, NJ, USA

Died: 12/16/1998 in Charlottesville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-22 | Final Game: 1947-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Perry Gorsica

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Biography

Johnny Gorsica, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1947. Gorsica played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive production. Over his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 31-39 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of the time. Gorsica was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, accumulating a total of 272 strikeouts throughout his career, alongside 17 saves. His contributions to his teams were significant, as he consistently worked to keep games within reach, reflecting the characteristics of pitchers in an era that increasingly valued both durability and versatility. While Gorsica's career stats may not place him among the all-time greats, his role in the game during the mid-20th century remains noteworthy, as he navigated the evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
31	39	204	64	22	4	17	723.7	778	336	44	247	272	4.18	0

Career ERA 4.18 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 11.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1940	DET	AL	7	7	29	20	5	2	0	160.0	170	77	57	68	4.33	4.21 (-3%)	429.0
1941	DET	AL	9	11	33	21	8	1	2	171.0	193	85	55	59	4.47	3.94 (-14%)	-1076.5
1942	DET	AL	3	2	28	0	0	0	4	53.0	63	28	26	19	4.75	3.57 (-33%)	-567.7
1943	DET	AL	4	5	35	4	1	0	5	96.3	88	36	40	45	3.36	3.50 (+4%)	179.2
1944	DET	AL	6	14	34	19	8	1	4	162.0	192	74	32	47	4.11	3.57 (-15%)	1713.5
1946	DET	AL	0	0	14	0	0	0	1	23.7	28	12	11	14	4.56	3.59 (-27%)	-1161.6
1947	DET	AL	2	0	31	0	0	0	1	57.7	44	24	26	20	3.75	3.97 (+6%)	-897.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
214	217	23	45	5	5	1	14	0	13	42	0.207	0.252	0.290	0.542	-700.4

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1940	DET	AL	29	62	6	12	0	2	1	7	3	15	0.194	.267 (-28%)	.335 (-31%)	.387 (-21%)	.722 (-26%)	-290.7
1941	DET	AL	33	57	5	17	1	0	0	3	6	7	0.298	.262 (+14%)	.332 (+10%)	.373 (-15%)	.705 (-4%)	-10.4
1942	DET	AL	31	10	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	DET	AL	36	23	2	4	0	1	0	0	1	6	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	DET	AL	40	52	7	7	2	1	0	4	2	6	0.135	.261 (-49%)	.325 (-49%)	.357 (-41%)	.683 (-45%)	-399.4
1946	DET	AL	14	3	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	DET	AL	31	10	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0